Andrew Louis Ripley, Jr.

Andrew Louis Ripley, Jr. (Big AL) 85, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 3rd, 2022 at his home in Pittsboro, NC.  A native of Durham, County, Al Ripley was born January 15, 1937 to the late Andrew Louis Ripley, Sr. and Essie Vickers Ripley. 

Al loved his family, church, friends, neighbors and all animals.  He had a lifelong passion for cars and anything mechanical.  Al cherished his years at both Wrights Machinery and Nortel where he retired as a supervisor in shipping and receiving.  A highlight of his career was working with a team of great people. 

He is survived by sons, Thomas R. Hayes (Leslie) of Winston-Salem, Ector P. “Pat” Hayes (Diane) of Pittsboro and Dana M. Ripley (Paula) of Durham, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Ripley was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Marie Gooch, and son Andrew Louis Ripley, III.

A graveside service will he held 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Pittsboro, NC.  Reverend Robert Elmore will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1309 North Pea Ridge Road, Pittsboro, NC. 27312.

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Ripley family.